Arts and Health
Arts and Health describes the diverse field of arts engagement and commissioning, designed to increase the wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Art and Health is the field of activity which not only describes arts programmes in hospitals, but also the work of arts therapists, researchers, curators and those working on improving health and wellbeing in the community through the arts.
Activity includes:
- Arts in the healthcare environment
- Participatory arts programmes
- Medical Training and Medical Humanities
- Arts Therapies
- Arts on Prescription
The benefits of Arts and Health are long-established, evidenced by robust, independent research. We work closely with NHS Lothian Arts Therapies, a separate clinical discipline. Learn more about NHS Lothian Arts Therapies.
Find out more about how we are enhancing environments and enriching patient experience by reading our case studies
Social and Geographic Context: Edinburgh Haematology Centre
I find myself gazing into a circular haze of blue. I could be looking at a picture of the earth, […]
Clinical Collaboration
There’s a multitude of studies with evidence that people actually heal and repair more quickly in a creative physical environment,” […]
Context and Place: East Lothian
What does it mean to commission artworks for a hospital? There are certain requirements the artists and makers must consider […]
Crafting of Considered Spaces; Mindful Making
In the market town of Haddington in East Lothian, a purpose-built modern healthcare facility is operating with an innovative approach […]